Sierra-At-Tahoe Ski Report, Mountain Conditions and Resort Statistics

11 Beginner

23 Intermediate

12 Advanced

Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort: Keepin It Real

Known for its wind-protected slopes, incredible tree skiing, family programs and parks and pipes that are among the best in the nation, Sierra Resort is a bastion of the authentic California ski experience. Easy to get to and always laid-back, Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort welcomes skiers and snowboarders to escape from everyday life and enjoy the simple pleasure
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Reviews & Tips (43)

Make sure to call the mountain and ask which runs are open prior to purchasing. We had a blast, but were a little bummed that the backside was closed. I expected icy conditions, but was happy to see it wasn't so bad. The lifts were quick and the operators did a great job keeping them moving considering it was a holiday.

Sierra-At-Tahoe review written Jan 05 2015 - 05:08 PM

Heather
Advanced Snowboarder

Snow was sticky, make sure you use the fight wax

Sierra-At-Tahoe review written Mar 11 2014 - 05:03 PM

Darrell Ling
Intermediate Snowboarder

Even though there is powder, don't be fooled. "Sierra Cement" is a phrase to describe it. I was surprised how heavy it was when I visited right after a storm earlier this week.
Beware during Spring skiing that the West bowl is lower than the village. It gets slushy earlier.

Sierra-At-Tahoe review written Mar 06 2014 - 07:21 PM

Mark
Intermediate Skier

Need snow

Sierra-At-Tahoe review written Jan 28 2014 - 03:00 PM

Steve
Advanced Skier

Very friendly and helpful staff, but steer clear of their jerk of a security guard. I was trying to get rid of my previously purchased lift pass as I'd been injured the day before and was hobbling around on crutches. He reprimanded me and showed zero empathy scolding me that I couldn't resell it (I had no idea that I couldn't). The mountain is great but that guy really soured my experience especially since I was already having to hang out at the lodge all day while my friends hit the slopes.

Sierra-At-Tahoe review written Jan 16 2014 - 02:04 PM

Ali
Intermediate Skier

WOW!!! Sierra is beautiful, is nice, the crew is amazing and helpfull, the slopes are wide and easy to ride. I just enjoyed a lot here!

Sierra-At-Tahoe review written Jan 15 2014 - 11:57 AM

ALEJANDRO TOBON
Beginner Skier

Had an awesome day at Sierra - quite surprising. Only the one storm had cruised through so expectations were low. The conditions were great for early season, and the staff was super helpful/friendly. My first time at Sierra and I am excited to head out there when there is more terrain open.

Sierra-At-Tahoe review written Dec 13 2013 - 06:00 PM

Evan
Advanced Skier

Had a great trip to Sierra-at-Tahoe! Got my lift ticket on Liftopia in advance and saved a bunch of loot. There was limited terrain open but it was a great day. They had a small park open with rails and jumps which was nice given how early it was in the season.

Sierra-At-Tahoe review written Dec 13 2013 - 02:56 PM

Rob
Advanced Snowboarder

I'm an intermediate skier, and I think that this is the perfect mountain for me. We've done season passes for the past few years, gotten great deals, and will definitely go again this upcoming season.
We love taking our lunch break at the top of the mountain at the cozy resort, having the pork pulled sandwich and a glass of wine, and then finishing off the day with a few more runs.

Sierra-At-Tahoe review written May 30 2013 - 07:13 AM

Jane
Intermediate Skier

It was awesome. The snow was great springtime soft - did not hurt too much to fall. The people who work there were all friendly and helpful. Good deals for kids and seniors. Nice lodge.

Sierra-At-Tahoe review written Apr 06 2013 - 11:18 AM

Julian
Beginner Snowboarder

The storm had just passed a week ago, but being so warm, most of it was starting to melt away. The groomed runs were decent.
The main lifts are way too crowded, and I spent more time waiting in line than getting on the runs.
The lodge itself is really confusing.

Sierra-At-Tahoe review written Mar 12 2013 - 02:24 PM

Art Chang
Intermediate Snowboarder

Watch out for the grabby snow at the bottom when the sun comes out, dangerous. Bring your own beer for the apre ski, $8 for a glass of beer is friggin ridiculous!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sierra-At-Tahoe review written Mar 07 2013 - 07:50 AM

Scott Nicholson
Advanced Skier

Great day to ski. Enjoyed it very much with so many great runs. Snow is much better here than in Heavenly. They seem to get more snow. Runs are good for intermediate skiier and snow boarders.

Sierra-At-Tahoe review written Feb 21 2013 - 03:24 PM

Bij
Intermediate Skier

Their lounge is not so much family-friendly. It is great skiing, though -- I found it much better than Heavenly. They have better snow and runs are good for today's price.

Sierra-At-Tahoe review written Feb 21 2013 - 03:20 PM

Mike
Intermediate Skier

Great Day!! Lots of Groomed runs which made it easy for everybody to get down the hill together. West Bowl was a great place to ski. If you wanted a long run you could head back down by the lodge, head up to the top of the hill and ski all the way down to the bottom of the West Bowl...seemed like we skied forever! One tip for a holdiay time is...do not come late or you will be in parking miles away from the lodge without a shuttle service...and the really late comers got parked up next to the snow shoulders leaving them with only one side of their vehicle to get out and the incoming cars need to stop while you have your door open...top that off with having young kids still in the car, yikes! I imagine by the time the half day skiers actually got on the hill, they only had half an afternoon left to ski.
Overall, great place to ski. Widest bunny hill slope I'd ever seen so made room for new learners to get comfortable on the hill.

Sierra-At-Tahoe review written Dec 29 2012 - 05:57 PM

Chase
Intermediate Skier

Just a general tip for all liftopia ticket-buying. Make sure that you KNOW you will be able to go on the day you book the tickets for. We reached Sierra at 1:00, so we only boarded from 1:30-4pm. We kept running into little issues (traffic, chain removal) that delayed us, so we almost didn't get to use the two lift tickets we bought.

Sierra-At-Tahoe review written Dec 29 2012 - 05:40 PM

RRL
Intermediate Snowboarder

It was an awesome day! The snow was light, the lift lines were short and the beer was cold. Tried my new ski tracker app and hit 65.1 mph covering 1200 verticle and 1.2 mile in 2.49 minutes. Sweet runs! Wide open for real adventure.

Sierra-At-Tahoe review written Dec 21 2012 - 09:47 PM

Mendo kid
Advanced Skier

During the week, great priced tickets, great weather, great snow, minimal wait on lifts, great vibes from skiers, snowboarders, and staff; overall amazing trip.

Sierra-At-Tahoe review written Dec 21 2012 - 07:59 PM

Caressa Sera
Intermediate Snowboarder

One of the shortest and most convenient drives from the Bay Area. Really good tree runs on the backside. Went on a Monday during constant, medium snowfall and had a stellar day! Virtually empty! The mountain feels bigger than what the trail map shows. Hadn't been there in years but found a good deal thru Liftopia only hours before I decided to drive up. Left from Novato at 4:45, arrived in the parking lot at 7:30. Coulldn't believe how quick I got there. This was in steady rain until 6000 feet, then the AWD kicked in. Having to chain up will slow you down a bit, especially if the snow level is lower than it was that day. The only slight negative was that since it was a warmer storm, the snow towards the bottom of the runs got pretty heavy. Not too bad for boarders, much worse for skiers. But only at the very lowest levels.

Sierra-At-Tahoe review written Dec 21 2012 - 11:46 AM

Eric
Advanced Snowboarder

When you buy a ticket through LIFTOPIA you have two posibilities. The first one is to get a ticket for a great price, once you have skied and enjoyed your day. The second posibility is to lose your ticket because there was an storm, or it was raining, or they closed because the high speed of the wind . This mean you lost the money you've paid for the ticket. This system belongs to the stadistics science. Do not get frustrated if you lose your money and do not exagerate your hapinness for having enjoyed a nice day because the low price. Both have made a business, your and the Resort. Remember there is no a free lunch!....but i was lucky with my LIFTOPIA tickets.....i hope you will !

Sierra-At-Tahoe review written Dec 13 2012 - 04:58 PM

Mauricio
Intermediate Skier

The last run of the season was also the best run for me!! Dumped big time last Saturday and was picture perfect on Sunday!! Lots of pow!!
My tip: Once you're up to speed, avoid sugar n spice. Yes it has its fun moments (and I still do it), but there are a few flat spots that are a bitch to walk AND there are just waaay too many people - you almost have to be at the intermediate level just to be able avoid people...haha

Sierra-At-Tahoe review written Apr 03 2012 - 02:45 PM

Al G
Intermediate Snowboarder

Was there for 3 days and Sierra got dumped on, where Heavenly got nothing. Great runs, and great experience!

Sierra-At-Tahoe review written Mar 23 2012 - 03:45 PM

Matt
Intermediate Skier

If a storm is predicted, don't buy your tickets in advance. It took us 4 hours to get from Sacramento to Sierra-at-Tahoe, and the 35mph winds and snow drifts made even the easy runs challenging. Only went up twice and called it a day. Not worth the $45 each we paid for the tickets.

Sierra-At-Tahoe review written Mar 02 2012 - 08:25 PM

ellen
Advanced Skier

Had a great time snowboarding on the Broadway Run with my 7 year old sister on Skis. Snowboarded on the Blue Beaver trail. Loved the powdery snow (machine - homegrown) and my mum skied. Sierra at Tahoe has lots of beginner and intermediate runs to choose from. Only drawback renting skis and snowboard are on 2 different floors, bring your own if you can.

Sierra-At-Tahoe review written Feb 06 2012 - 09:45 PM

Gabe
Beginner Snowboarder

The steeps and the backside were closed due to coverage issues, but the blues were entertaining enough. I'd like to go back to see all the mountain. GREAT staff, and a pleasant local feel.

Sierra-At-Tahoe review written Jan 31 2012 - 11:42 PM

Kevin
Intermediate Skier

Would like to have seen some groomed runs. It appeared that all were not. It was snowing lightly, but not enough to put down the snow on the runs that were there. My first time @ Sierra @ Tahoe and was a little disappointed.

Sierra-At-Tahoe review written Mar 25 2011 - 07:28 PM

Judy ( Good Intermediate)
Intermediate Skier

Really friendly ticket office person.
And very quick walk to the lift from parking.

Sierra-At-Tahoe review written Mar 16 2011 - 02:36 PM

Matt
Intermediate Skier

with out backside open, only west bowl high speed quad other than bunny infront of base lodge, it is not a good value unless you like skiing the same 5 runs over and over. Closer to SAC and it would have taken us at least another hour+ in weather to get to south shore or longer AND S_AT T KNOWS IT! I will drive more and sleep in my car like I did as student 30 years ago and hit it again before the sun hits CA side. I live in texas now. MISS the skiing the most for sure. I need 11.5-12 for snowboard. HELP!

Sierra-At-Tahoe review written Feb 21 2011 - 05:14 AM

jeff bailey
Intermediate Skier

It was great and Liftopia was a good choice.

Sierra-At-Tahoe review written Feb 11 2011 - 01:41 PM

john
Intermediate Snowboarder

Price from Liftopia + Good Sierra conditions = a GREAT time

Sierra-At-Tahoe review written Feb 08 2011 - 07:58 PM

Dan
Intermediate Snowboarder

great terrain and great snow
good equipment, the way they should all be and at liftopia price!

Sierra-At-Tahoe review written Feb 01 2011 - 02:11 PM

Franck
Advanced Snowboarder

Getting a helmet for a my first time snowboarding was a good idea however, I wish someone told me to get a butt protector!
Conditions were very hard and icy.

Sierra-At-Tahoe review written Jan 31 2011 - 03:44 PM

Tyler
Beginner Snowboarder

Save on money - - bring your own food and eat in the parking lot. Great time, perfect for new skiers and snowboarders.

Sierra-At-Tahoe review written Jan 24 2011 - 03:17 PM

Debbie
Intermediate Snowboarder

print your confirmation for your lift ticket. Even though it states all you need is your ID and you do not need to print the paper confirmation in order to pick up your lift ticket, it is NOT true. The teller made us go to guest services and re-print the email before she would give us our lift tickets!

Sierra-At-Tahoe review written Jan 24 2011 - 02:07 PM

unknown
Intermediate Snowboarder

Sierra is an outstanding resort! I was a season pass holder there for 3 years and am never unsatisfied. They great snowfall amongst other resorts and they terrain parks are very versatile. Great resort, i highly recommend it cause its not too far and right off the 50!

Sierra-At-Tahoe review written Jan 24 2011 - 12:01 AM

Nick Bongiorno
Advanced Snowboarder

Sierra at Tahoe is a "best kept secret." The great variety of terrain and trails makes up for its size ... otherwise it's Squaw Valley for me. We skied Kirkwood, then Heavenly then Sierra last week and Sierra had THE BEST snow conditions, hands down--this after 9 days without new snow in the Tahoe Sierras ... probably because of the tree coverage and location on Echo Summit.

Sierra-At-Tahoe review written Jan 23 2011 - 08:56 PM

VIcki
Advanced Skier

Don't ski Sierra at Tahoe the day after it rains. Icy like never before. Kept the slopes cleared of skiers and boarders. Backside was the only area that had decent snow because of sun exposure, but too hard to continue to ski due to week day closure of return chair.

Sierra-At-Tahoe review written Jan 16 2011 - 02:49 PM

Chris
Advanced Skier

Prepare for some hiking if you are an advanced snowboarder. Anything off the Huckleberry gates will land you on a cross country trail with a half mile skate/walk back to the resort. On a plus, they groom the trail knowing you have to walk out. The steeps were incredible!

Great conditions for boarding! Right in between storms! Surprisingly busy for a Thursday though :)

Sierra-At-Tahoe review written Dec 18 2010 - 03:41 PM

Chad Neveau
Advanced Snowboarder

Somewhat rude staff at Vertical lift which was where we were supposed to pick up our lift tickets. Not sure if it was Liftopia's fault or Sierra's, but they couldn't find our tickets for 20 minutes. They acted like we were trying to get in for free, until I showed them the email confirmation through my phone. If I hadn't had my phone with me, we would've been out another 60 bucks. Resort wise, there was only 2 lifts accessible from the base area.

Sierra-At-Tahoe review written Dec 17 2010 - 05:01 PM

Michael
Advanced Skier

Love this resort. It is close to Sacramento, which makes it convenient, and it is a lot of fun. Not a lot of room when it's packed on the busy days, but I have always had a great time there. Steer clear in the spring, as it gets slushy before any other resort due to its elevation and exposure to the sun.

Sierra-At-Tahoe review written Dec 18 2009 - 02:05 PM

Jim
Advanced Snowboarder

worse snowmaking system in Tahoe, skip it if there isn't a lot of natural snow. Great parks, pipe, and groomers when in ful swing

Sierra-At-Tahoe review written Dec 01 2009 - 05:25 PM

nate
Advanced Snowboarder

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